(image credits, IG: r0000byn) If you are a fan of small-leafed fragrant plants, Hoya Brevialata is for you. This beauty is one of the most compact Hoyas out there when young. The Hoya Brevialata is also widely known as ‘Porcelain Flower’ and ‘Wax Flower.’ This tender perennial is easy to grow and undoubtedly a great …
Plant Care
Have you caught the Hoya bug yet, or are you planning to buy your first Hoya? If so, my Hoya Krimson Princess care guide covers all aspects of growing this Hoya plant. Hoya Krimson Princess Hoya Krimson Princess or Hoya carnosa ‘Rubra‘ (latin Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Princess’) is a variegated variant of the ever popular Hoya …
(image credits, IG: hoya_anonymous) I have often wondered if the whole Hoya genus got the name “Wax plants” because of this one specific species, Hoya bhutanica. The blooms look uncannily close to wax molds with their smooth translucent white star-shaped flowers. Hoya bhutanica care entails growing it in a well-draining mix using ingredients such as …
(image credits, IG: frondofmyplants) Hoya Fitchii is native to the Philippines based on the information on the National Parks, an online encyclopedia about plant species. It was given its name after Charles Marden Fitch, a noted photographer and the discoverer of the plant; he is also the author of several books about houseplants, orchids, and …
Today’s flowering houseplant is Hoya Megalaster; it is native to the island of Papua New Guinea, which is famous for its biodiversity. The most favorite part of this Hoya for me is the beautiful, huge pink blooms. However, that’s not the only reason I like growing it as a houseplant because the leaves are equally …
(image credits, IG: verdant_vines) Although this Hoya might have pretty uninteresting leaves, its most distinctive attribute is the blooms’ smell. You probably heard different accounts on the scent that Hoya flowers emmit, usually described as sweet, similar to chocolate, some even downright smelly like sweaty socks. Well, the Hoya subcalvas’ flowers smell like grapefruit. Yes, …
(image credits, IG: plants_poodles_me) The Hoya Ciliata is a sight to behold with its star-shaped black flowers and yellow stars on top. If you are looking for exotic plants, especially those with dark colors, the Hoya Ciliata or ‘Black Hoya’ is for you. For those who love peanut butter, things are about to get even …
The Hoya Tsangii comes from the Hoya genus and from the Dogbane family, Apocynaceae. This plant has stunning foliage that is slightly textured. The leaves of this plant are green, but when put under direct sunlight, the edges turn slightly maroon. This species is epiphytic when kept under its natural habitat. Epiphytic means that the …
Hoya Keysii is another form of Hoya Australis. Hoya plants are extremely diverse in terms of foliage, shape, and flowers. So far, about 600 to 700 Hoya species have been discovered. Many are still waiting to be discovered. Hoya Keysii is admired for the lovely inflorescences, which resemble tiny decoration flowers on cakes. Hoya Keysii …
(image credits, IG: urbanleaf22) The Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum is a pretty cool hybrid plant. It creates leaves with bright white or bright green veins. With the right care and fertilizer, these leaves can grow pretty large. It originates from Ecuador. The Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum needs well-draining soil that’s always moist. But you shouldn’t …